Forthsource Landed Cost Calculator for 8 major import markets
Estimate a per-unit import cost using your unit price, quantity, shipping mode, destination, duty-rate override and insurance input. The freight amount comes from a preset estimate.
TL;DR
The calculator estimates landed cost from the inputs shown and preset freight figures for each shipping mode. You can override the duty rate in the tool. It has no field for a freight quote or VAT amount. Compare its result with an actual freight quote and the applicable tax treatment outside the calculator before pricing an order.
How landed cost works
The calculator combines goods cost with its freight estimate, duty, destination tax, insurance and brokerage assumptions, then shows a per-unit result. Enter the goods cost and quantity, choose a shipping mode and destination, and override the duty rate if you know the rate to use.
The freight figure is a preset estimate for the chosen mode. You cannot enter a carrier's quote here. Keep the quoted freight and any charges the supplier's price already includes beside the calculator result, then adjust your planning figure outside the tool. Confirm classification and applicable rates for the actual product.
Why it matters
A unit price leaves out import costs. This estimate gives you a starting figure for comparing offers. Use the same destination and quantity for each comparison, and keep a note of the preset freight and tax assumptions. Update your own cost calculation when you receive a freight quote or confirm a different rate.
Review the supplier behind that landed cost.
Forthsource offers supplier search plus a separately ordered manual China dossier based on a Qichacha source document. It is not a direct registry lookup, and the production search flow does not currently produce buyer-visible trust scores.
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